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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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